Office Hours #897 | How to Build Trust, Scale Teams, and Grow Billion-Dollar Companies in a Digital World

IG Live | The Wealth Blueprint: Investing, Leadership & Business Growth

Tom Sheridan is the CEO of MWG Holdings Group, the parent company of Perfect Union, and a respected leader in the cannabis industry. With a background in law, corporate governance, and capital strategy, he founded MWG in 2017 and grew it into California’s largest wholly owned vertically integrated cannabis company with 10 retail locations. Despite a challenging market, Tom has led the company to strong growth, achieving approximately 20% net sales growth and 28% higher transaction volume while many competitors struggled or went out of business. He is also a frequent speaker and advocate for higher professional standards in the cannabis industry. Warren Ross is a lifelong entrepreneur and partner at Acorn Funding Group, where he also serves as Director of Sales & Marketing for both Acorn Funding Group and Jets & Capital. Having started his first business at 17, he has built decades of experience across multiple industries, including retail, manufacturing, automotive, legal services, and finance. Today, he helps businesses and investors create new revenue opportunities through judgment acquisitions, strategic networking, and practical business growth strategies rooted in integrity and real-world experience. Matthew Le Merle is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor, and fintech expert with more than 30 years of experience in technology and finance. As Co-Founder and CEO of Fifth Era Partners, he has helped build one of the industry's largest early-stage investment networks, backing more than 1,500 startups, including over 80 unicorns such as Coinbase, Kraken, Chainalysis, OpenSea, and Tether. A bestselling author, CNBC contributor, and international keynote speaker, Matthew is widely recognized for simplifying complex topics like blockchain, digital assets, and the future of finance, helping investors understand emerging technologies and evolving capital markets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Office Hours #903 | Leadership Under Pressure: The Habits That Create Extraordinary Success

Michael Alonzo is a military veteran, entrepreneur, and strategic operator who has built businesses across private capital, technology, and biotechnology. As the founder of HEKA Capital and Cloud Tech Smart and Chief Strategy Officer of Synbio Concept, he focuses on building strong partnerships, adapting quickly to change, and using disciplined execution to turn challenges into opportunities. He also applies military-inspired planning and biohacking practices to optimize his health, performance, and decision-making in both business and personal life. Melissa Dawn Simkins is an award-winning leadership expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Athleadership and Velvet Suite. For more than 20 years, she has helped over 250,000 leaders and worked with organizations such as the NFL, NBA, NCAA, WNBA, U.S. Soccer, Verizon, and Procter & Gamble. Drawing on leadership, neuroscience, and elite sports, Melissa teaches leaders how to perform under pressure, build resilient teams, and make better decisions. Her new book, Athleadership, shows how the mindset of elite athletes can help people achieve lasting success in business and life. You can check out Melissa and Athleadership at melissadawnsimkins.com/movement/ [http://melissadawnsimkins.com/movement/]. Mesh Gelman is the founder and CEO of The Cumulus Coffee Company, which created the first at-home system for making specialty cold brew coffee in seconds. Inspired by the rapid growth of cold brew during his time as a Starbucks executive, he spent years developing a product that brings café-quality coffee into the home. Before launching Cumulus, Mesh led innovation at Starbucks, worked closely with former CEO Howard Schultz, and previously built a successful textiles company, earning a reputation for identifying emerging trends and turning innovative ideas into thriving businesses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Office Hours | Made From Mistakes

Welcome to another episode of Office Hours | Made from Mistakes with Jeff Richfield See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Office Hours #902 | From Disney to Manifestation to Conflict Resolution: Powerful Lessons on Success, Mindset, and Human Connection

Saul Blinkoff is a Hollywood filmmaker, keynote speaker, and storyteller whose work spans major studios including Disney, DreamWorks, and Netflix. Drawing from his journey of pursuing an unlikely Hollywood dream, he teaches audiences how to overcome obstacles, develop resilience, and create purpose-driven success. Through the storytelling principles he learned at Disney, Saul helps people understand leadership, decision-making, and personal growth, encouraging them to become the heroes of their own stories. Kevin Trudeau is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, marketer, and success coach known for helping people unlock their potential through mindset, personal development, and self-education. Rising from humble beginnings, he built a successful career by applying principles of belief, discipline, and personal growth, which he now shares through books, seminars, and coaching. His work focuses on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, spirituality, and manifestation, empowering people to take control of their future and achieve greater success and fulfillment. Doug Noll, JD, MA, is an internationally recognized mediator, conflict resolution expert, author, and educator. A Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators and an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University, Doug has dedicated his career to helping people communicate more effectively and resolve conflict peacefully. He is the co-founder of Prison of Peace, a program that taught emotional literacy to violent offenders in maximum-security prisons, and the author of the bestselling book De-Escalate. Through his teaching, writing, and upcoming TEDx talk, Doug continues to share practical tools for managing conflict, reducing stress, and building stronger human connections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

IG Live | Why Most Leaders Miss What Matters: Leadership, Creativity, and the Future of Work

Cornelia Choe is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and CEO of The Leaders Alliance, where she advises CEOs, C-suite executives, and senior leaders across five continents. With a background in private equity at firms including Morgan Stanley, she has helped organizations navigate growth, transformation, and complex change across Asia, Europe, and North America. Drawing on her global experience, education from Georgetown University and Harvard Kennedy School, and life in seven countries, Cornelia helps leaders make better decisions, foster collaboration, and lead effectively in times of uncertainty. Her upcoming book, The Panoramic Leader: How Great Leaders See Differently, introduces a practical framework to help leaders broaden their perspective, build trust, and uncover critical insights that are often overlooked. Jack Bremen is a versatile creative professional whose career spans performing arts, media production, marketing, technology, photography, and communications. Known for blending creativity with technical expertise, he has worked across a wide range of industries and roles, both in front of and behind the camera. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Jack developed a passion for storytelling, technology, and skateboarding at an early age before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue creative opportunities. Today, he continues to write, perform, and develop film projects, including his second feature-length film currently in pre-production. Connor Vukelich is the founder and CEO of Poppin' Jobs, a platform designed to help young people find part-time jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and other entry-level work experiences. Inspired by his own struggles finding meaningful employment after high school, Connor identified a major gap in the workforce: many young people are eager to work but lack access to mentorship, training, and opportunities. As a student at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, he launched Poppin' Jobs to bridge that gap and help the next generation gain the experience and support they need to succeed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].